ANTI-RACISM protesters in Glasgow were kettled by police before being moved through the city after their event came to an end this afternoon. 

After the final speaker at the Stand Up to Racism rally finished talking, police moved in to kettle peaceful protesters. 

Prior to that, organisers had encouraged the hundreds of attendees to follow social distancing guidelines at the World Refugee Day rally by following markings on the square, wearing masks and not travelling further than public health advice allows.

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Police had urged demonstrators to “find another way” to protest issues this weekend, pointing to strict coronavirus lockdown rules aimed at stopping the spread of the virus.

Loyalists and members of a far-right group announced online on Friday night that they planned to head to the square to "protect statues".

But organisers said today’s rally would send a “positive anti-racist message from Glasgow’s George Square to the world”.

This morning police vans lined the square, with more than 100 officers in attendance, including riot police and mounted officers.

Arrivals included members of the Green Brigade, linked to Celtic ultras, supporting the anti-racism rally.

A small group gathered at the war memorial during the rally as lines of riot police separated the two.

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At the start of the rally, the crowd took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Later, names of people who died in police custody were read out and attendees chanted "no justice, no peace, no racist police".

Speakers said they "didn't come here for a fight" and spoke of securing greater rights for refugees and asylum seekers.

They added "no-one welcomes" the far-right group and called on police to "do their job".

There were some minor scuffles as police controlled people arriving and leaving but the rally was mostly peaceful.

Protesters being kettled and moved on questioned officers over why similar had not happened to a far-right group involved in violent scenes at the square on Wednesday.

At least six people were arrested on Wednesday following scenes labelled "disgraceful" by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Far-right loyalists targeted a rally calling for improved living conditions for refugees.

Police Scotland, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and the head of Glasgow City Council Susan Aitken had called on the public not to gather at George Square this weekend.

Chief superintendent Hazel Hendren, divisional commander for Greater Glasgow, said on Friday evening: "Please do not come to George Square tomorrow.

"The lockdown restrictions remain in place and people should leave their homes only for very limited purposes.

"Anyone who wants to protest should find another way of doing so that keeps everyone safe."